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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.84, 1,345.38 and 625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.84, 1,345.38 and 625.64 is: 863.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.84 : 1,345.38 = 625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.84/1,345.38 = 625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.84x = 1,345.38 × 625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.84x = 841,723.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,723.54/974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.45

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